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1921 October Council Proceedings262 Special Session, September 27th, 1921 J. M. Lee, lot 15, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; S. Fer- ris, city lot 554, S. 60 feet, Locust St.; Leo J. Flynn, city lot 454, N. 1/5, Sixteenth St.; Marcella Heery, lot 14, Quigley's S!ib., lot 712, Cath- erine and Angella Sts.; W. J. Bell, S. 1/2 of city lot 555, Dodge and Lo- cust Sts.; Meyers, Cox & Co., city lot 191, 4th and Iowa Sts.; Hattie Peabody, city lot 8, No. 23 ft., Third St.; R. Hird, lot 4, Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; F. Smyth, lot 3, of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; Rosa Schmidt, lot 1 of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; Wm. Kingsley Estate, lot 10, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; M. and H. Meehan, city lot 553, S. 50 ft., Lo- cust St.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 223, Iowa St.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 223, 6th and Iowa Sts.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 257, Central Ave.; C. Pfotzer and J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 248, 7th St. and Central Ave.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 258, S. 11 feet, Central Ave.; J. Appel, city lot 240, Central Ave.; R. Simpson, lot 2 of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th St. and Mt. Pleasant Ave.; J. V. Rider, city lot 53, S. , Main St.; C. Gregor, lot 13, Cummings Sub., 11th and Race St.; H. J. and R. E. Haggerty, lot 2 of lot 1 of outlot 667, 14th and Bluff Sts.; St: John's par- sonage, city lot 475, S. 1/5, 14th and Locust Sts.; A. Hergot and J. Pi1- haier, city lot 247, N. 3 /g, Central Ave.; John Roth, city lot 258, N. 40.2 feet, Central Ave.; Sarah J. .Goldthorpe, city lot 219, N. 40 feet, 7th and Iowa Sts.; Chas. Kersch, lots 32, 33 and 34, A Stines' Sub. of 712, Stafford and Merz Sts.; Wm. Mee- han, city lot 553, N. 25 ft., Locust St.; C. Moore, lot 9 -A, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; C. Moore, lot 15 -A, Quigley Sub.; Sarah Stapleton, lot 11, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; J. W. Norton, lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Gilliam's Sub., Angella and West Locust Sts.; Mary E. Blocklinger, city lot 664, S. 2/5, 14th and West Locust Sts.; A. M. Jaeggi, lot 14, D. N. Cooley's Sub., 17th and Locust Sts.; Lillian Har- gus, lot 1 of outlot 667, 14th and Bluff Sts.; Catherine Rea, lot 1, Quigley's Sub., Lot 712, Catherine and West 17th Sts. Councilman Brede moved that re- turn of service notices be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. City Manager Carr recommended that the City have plans made to cover future extensions and improve- ments of the City Water Works. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and that he be authoriz- ed to arrange with Mr. D. H. Maury, of Chicago, to prepare preliminary plans for the extension and improve- ments of the City Water Works. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Councilman Melchior moved that J. W. Lawlor be appointed Clerk of the Civil Service Commission at $10.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted: , 1921. Approved: , 1921. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Regular Session CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, Oct. 3, 1921. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present -City Manager Carr,-May- or Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gab- riel, Melchior and Rooney. Petition of L. O. Hillyard present- ed, stating that he wishes to have fifty feet on the west end of May Street vacated, that he is building three duplex houses and wants this strip to build six garages thereon. He also states that he has about 100 yards of dirt which he would give the City free of charge and place it on May Street if satisfactory. Coun- cilman Melchior moved that the pe- tition be referred to the Mayor and City Manager to investigate and re- port back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior' and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of the Governor's Greys presented, stating that they leased from the City the third and fourth floors of the Ninth Street Engine House, popularly known as the Ar- mory, which was in such a deplor- able condition that it was necessary to spend a considerable amount of money to put it in first class shape. They state further that they have collected the greater portion of this money, but are still a considerable amount in debt, they receiving an- nually from the state a rental which barely pays for the upkeep. They have no other means of paying off this debt, except by giving dances or some other beneficial amusement in the hall, and they hereby petition your Honorable Body to allow the Greys to conduct dances this winter. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, the City to reserve the right to cancel this permission at any time. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of the Governor's Greys: Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Early last spring while the repairs for the Armory were going on, the writer took up with Mr. Carr the matter of putting in a new stairway, a part of this to be borne by the City, due to cancel- October 3, 1921 263 lation of one -half year's rent, amount- ing to $150.00. The cost of the stairs came to con- siderably more than this, which ex- pense was borne by the company. We petition your Honorable Body that the rent for the first half year of 1921, or $150.00, be deducted from the charges against the company. Yours truly, GOVERNOR'S GREYS. Kendall Burch, President. Donald F. Huntoon, Secretary. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Bond of Even, Uhlrich, Etaner Co. (sidewalk contractors), presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond being properly executed, be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Stipulations of the Globe Indem- nity Co., agreeing to the extension of time for the completion of con- tracts of James F. Lee on improve- ment of Jackson Street, from Eighth to Eleventh Streets; improvement of Washington Street, from Eighth to Eleventh Streets; improvement of Eleventh Street, from Clay Street to the railroad tracks, presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the stipula- tions be received and filed with•the contracts. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT Whereas, City Lot Number 248, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is owned jointly by Charles Pfotzer and J. H. Rhomberg and there appears upon the tax books of the City of Dubuque delinquent city taxes including pen- alty and interest against said lots for the years 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 and 1920, in the to- tal sum of Eleven Hundred Thirty - Six Dollars and Ninety -Six ($1,136.96) Cents; and, Whereas, on August 12, 1914, a special assessment was levied upon said lot to pay for the improvement of the alley between Clay Street and Iowa Street, from Fourth Street to Seventeenth Street, which assess- ment, including interest and penalty, 264 Regular Session October 3, 1921 amounts to One Hundred Thirty -One Dollars and Seventy -Nine ($131.79) Cents, all of which is due, delinquent and unpaid; and, Whereas, on June 22, 1917, a spec- ial assessment was levied upon said lot to pay for the improvement of Clay Street, Eighteenth Street and Couler Avenue, from the north prop- erty line of Third Street to the north property line of Twenty- Second Street, which assessment including interest and penalty amounts to Three Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Eighteen $313.18) Cents, all of which is due, delinquent and unpaid; and, Whereas, in view of the fact that there is a controversy and dispute between the owners of said lot, hereinafter called the party of the first part, in relation to the taxes owing said City on said described property and in regard to the legal- ity, validity and justness of some of said taxes and the expense and pos- sibility of collecting thereon the full amount assessed, and it is deemed advisable by the City Council of said City and the owners of said lot that a compromise settlement be made of all taxes regular and special, due and owing from the parties of the second part for the year 1920 and all prior years, and said parties hereto have agreed upon a specific amount which shall constitute a settlement in full of all such taxes, which amount is as follows: Regular taxes, interest and penalty from 1907 to 1920 $713.72 Special assessment for alley 106.28 Special assessment for Clay Street 129.95 Total $949.95 Now, therefore, in consideration upon the part of the City of Du- buque to accept the sum of Nine Hundred Forty -Nine Dollars and Ninety -Five ($949.95) Cents, in full of all taxes levied against said City Lot 248, regular and special, inclus- ive of interest and penalty, which are due, delinquent and unpaid from the parties of the second part, the owners thereof, said parties do here- by agree to pay to the City Treasur- er of Dubuque, Iowa, for the use of the City of Dubuque, said sum of Nine Hundred Forty -Nine Dollars and Ninety -Five ($949.95) Cents, which shall be considered in full of all city taxes, regular and special, due from said parties upon said de- scribed property, said sum to be paid not later than the 15th day of De- cember, 1921. It is further stipulated and agreed between the parties hereto, that the amount herein agreed to shall be taken as a liquidated, adjusted and settled claim and shall be so consid- ered for all purposes and in the event said parties of the second part should fail or refuse to pay the same on or before the 15th day of Decem- ber, 1921, the party of the first part shall have the right to sue upon this agreement and said parties of the second part do hereby expressly waive all objections they may have at law or in equity to object to the same for any reason whatsoever and consent that an action at law may be brought against them for said amount as an agreed and stated claim. It is further agreed and understood between the parties that the consid- eration for this agreement is the cancellation of all taxes, interest and penalties in excess of Nine Hundred Forty -Nine Dollars and Ninety -Fve ($949.95) Cents, and the extension of time for payment to December 15, 1921, and the further consideration that said property will be withheld from tax sale at the next December tax sale, 1921. The signing of this agreement shall be deemed an acceptance of the pro- visions thereof. Dated and signed this 3rd day of October, 1921. CITY OF DUBUQUE, Party of the First Part. By JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. J. H. RHOMBERG, CHARLES PFOTZER, Parties of the Second Part. Councilman Melchior moved that the Stipulation and Agreement be made a matter of record, and the County Treasurer be notified to can - cell all the taxes against City Lot No. 248, on the City tax books. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Gabriel moved to sus- pend the rules to allow anyone pres- ent to address the Council. A property owner living on High Bluff Street addressed the Council relative to having water and sewer mains put in said street. He was ad- vised to bring in a petition properly drawn up, and signed, and the mat- ter would receive consideration. Petition of Joseph Sitterly pre- sented: I take the liberty to write to the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, for a settlement in payment for George Sitterly's life, shot away by the City Police of Dubuque, Iowa, on the even- ing of July 14, 1921. JOSEPH SITTERLY. City Solicitor Czizek advised the Council that the accident could not be charged to the City, as the officers were merely doing their duty. Coun- cilman Melchior moved that the pe- tition be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Noys —None. Petition of James F. Lee, Contrac- tor, asking for an extension of time to complete the improvement of Bluff Street, from Eighth Street to the in- tersection of Bluff and Locust Streets, presented. Councilman Gab- riel moved that the request be de- nied and the petition be received and filed. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede. Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the sanitary sewer on Pickett Street, from Cornell Street for a distance of about two hundred feet west, Dorgan - Uhlrich, Contractors, has been com- pleted and tested. I would therefore recommend its acceptance. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer in Pickett Street, from Cornell Street to a distance of about 200 feet west, has been completed; and, Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined said work and recommended its acceptance; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engi- neer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said im- provement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessment as is required bl law. Adopted— October 3, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the resolution be Regular Session, October 3, 1921 265 adopted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the sanitary sewer in Elm Street, be- tween Rhomberg Avenue and Twen- ty -First Street, Even- Uhlrich- Staner Co., Contractors, has been completed and tested. I would therefore recom- mend its acceptance. Respectfully submitted, O. E. Carr, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer in Elm Street, from Twentieth Street to Twenty -First Street, has been com- pleted; and, Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined said work and recommended its acceptance; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate sub- ject to assessment for said improve- ment and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted: October 3, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The pavement of Jackson Street, from Eighth Street to Eleventh Street, James Lee, Con- tractor, has been finally completed. I would therefore recommend the ac- ceptance of this improvement. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. 266 Regular Session, October 7, 1921 A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Jackson Street, from the north property line of Eighth Street to the south property line of Eleventh Street, has been com- pleted, and Whereas, the City Manager has examined said work and recom- mended its acceptance, now there- fore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and 'that the City Engineer be and he is hereby in- structed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or par- cels of real estate subject to assess- ment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted October 3rd, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted , .1921. Approved , 1921. Councilmen: - Attest: City Clerk, CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, October 7th, 1921. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Brede and Melchior. Council met at 4:30 p. m. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present — City Manager Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Absent — Councilmen Gabriel and Rooney. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and this meeting is called for the purpose of acting on bids for the Fire Alarm Station and any other business that may come be- fore a meeting of the City Council. Petition of Mail Carriers pre- sented, stating that there is pending before the City Council an applica- tion of the Dubuque Electric Com- pany for a new franchise; that un- der the law, as stated in Section 2157-g of the Supplement to Code 1913, provision is made that cer- tain persons may be granted free transportation by public utilities, and among such persons are policemen, mail carriers and firemen of any city wearing the insignia of their office within the limits of such city. For that reason they request your Honorable Body that in the new franchise you include a clause which will require the Street Car Company to transport free of charge mail carriers within the City of Du- buque. Signed by Herman Ternes, Postmaster; Ray C. Briggs, Assist- ant Superintendent of Mails, and thirty -one mail carriers. Action deferred. Petition of Linwood Cemetery As- sociation for cancellation of assess- ment on the following property, pre- sented: To the Honorable City Manager and City Council of the City of Du- buque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In July of this year, Linwood Cemetery Association pur- chased the following property, to- wit: Lots 1 to 14 inclusive in Block 2, Lots 1 to 6 inclusive in Block 3, Lots 1 to 6 inclusive in Block 4, Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Block 5 and Reserve Lots A and B, all of Scott's First Addition to the City of Du- buque; also Lot 16 of the Subdi- vision of the N. E. 1 / 2 of Section 13, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the P. M. in the City of Dubuque. I think this property was formerly assessed to J. H. Dietrich and the Otto Dietrich Estate and possibly the east half of Lot 1 in Block 4 may have also been doubly assessed to Adolph J. and Joseph J. Duertscher, though the Duertschers have no title thereto. This property adjoins the property formerly held by the Lin- wood Cemetery Association as a part of its Cemetery and now be- comes a part of its Cemetery, and is therefore exempt from taxation. The taxes for 1920 and all prior years have been paid. Will ' you please take such action as is neces- sary cancel an' taxes that have been assessed against this property for the year 1921, and it should not be assessed for any future years. The deeds by which the Association acquired title are a guardian's deed from Molly Kircher, Guardian, filed July 8th, 1921, recorded 88 TL, 24D; deed of John Henry Dietrich et al, dated July 8th, 1921, recorded 88, TL. 241; another deed by John Dietrich, et al, filed August 5th, 1921, recorded 88, TL. 259. Dubuque, Iowa, October 6th, 1921. Very respectfully yours, LINWOOD CEMETERY ASS'N. By Glenn Brown, its Attorney. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City So- licitor, to report back to the Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Gabriel and Rooney. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:40 p. m. Petition of Annie M. Dolan pre- sented. She states that she is the owner of the North Middle twenty (20) feet of City Lot 83, in the City of Dubuque, and that shortly here- tofore she learned that the property was sold on or about the 25th of April, 1921, for special assessments as follows: Sewer, $35.48; alley, $61.19; Second Street improvement, $56.19; Locust Street improvement, $128.97, making a total of $281.83; that this sale carries with it a pen- alty of 8% and 8% interest from the 25th day of April, 1921, making a total of $314.66. She further states that she made payments on these special assessments on December 14th, 1917, as follows: On alley be- tween Main and Locust, $13.50; on Second Street, $12.30; on alley be- tween Main and Locust, $20.50, mak- ing credits in the sum of $46.30; stating that she has receipts of the properly accredited officer of the City for the same. She further rep- resents that she is a widow, has little or no property and lives un- der very frugal circumstances, and will experience hardship in redeem- Regular Session October 7, 1921 267 ing this little property from this burden of special assessment and penalty under sale. She therefore prays your Honorable Body for a cancellation of the interest and pen- alties assessed against her and re- duction of the amount due from her, in order to redeem to a minimum 'consistent with the good conscience of your Honorable Body. ANNA M. DOLAN, Petitioner. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City So- licitor for investigation, to report back to the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Communication of James F. Lee, contractor, stating his reasons for not completing the contract of the Bluff Street improvement from 8th Street to the intersection of Bluff and Locust Streets, presented. Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 7th, 1921. City Council, City Manager, Du- buque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In reference to the extension of time for the comple- tion of my contract on Bluff Street, beg to submit the following for your consideration: I was awarded contracts in April for the improvement of Heeb Street, Jackson Street and Washington Street, from Eighth to Eleventh Streets. I started work on Jackson Street April 19, or just as soon as the weather conditions permitted. A severe snow storm prevented my starting on this job earlier. Within one week, or on April 25th, the City forces took possession of the north end of this street in the construc- tion of sewers, catch basins and in- takes until about the first of July and this street was not put in its original condition as found until some time later. We started work on the improvement of Heeb Street on April 28th. The contract date for the completion of this job was Sep- tember 1st. The actual working time for completing this work was not over ten days, and the work was completed May 22nd. I started work on my Eleventh Street contract on May 6th. The City immediately took possession of this street in the excavation for water mains, new hydrant connec- tions, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and gas, and continued operations on this street until July 14th. On account of the City's occupancy of Jackson Street and Eleventh Street during this interval, I was not able to make any definite plans or map 268 Regular Session October 7, 1921 out any program for the completion of my work within the contract time, as I was unable to get any informa- tion from the City Engineer relative to the City's intentions in regard to making the above mentioned exca- vations. During this time I en- deavored on four different occasions to get the necessary instructions from the City Engineer relative to the Washington Street improvement from Eighth Street to Eleventh Street, but owing to • some con- troversy regarding the location of new railroad track he was unable to give me the necessary instruc- tions. With this situation exisiting at that time, I was fortunate to se- cure a contract for the improve- ment of the Car tracks on Central Avenue which permitted me to keep my organization intact. This job was awarded to me on May 20th and work was started on May 26th. The date of .completion as per contract was placed at August 15th. The original contract on this street was increased over 50% and the work was pompleted July 2nd, including a delay of five days on account of weather and the street railway com- pany's operations in preparing the work ahead. This contract was com- pleted in 27 working days. After completing this contract, we again started work on Eleventh Street, in the laying of brick gutters, but I was unable to complete the work of surfacing the street or make any definite plans for the same, as the City's forces were still working at the White Street intersection sub- sequently at the Jackson Street and Washington Street intersections, making storm sewer connections. After the City had completed opera- tions on Jackson Street, I was given to understand that a track extension was to be made above Tenth Street, but I was unable to get any definite information as to the starting point of this track extension on the north until about July 14th. A delay of four days occurred after this in awaiting delivery - of new ties and new rails on this street by the I. C. R. R. Company. On July 30th we started excavation on Washington Street, at Eleventh Street, working south. Up to this time nor for some time later could I get any definite information regarding the railway trackage as above mentioned. About September 10 I was advised that a new line of track would be placed along the curb line on the east side of Washington Street from Eighth Street to Tenth Street. I immedi- ately started excavating for this track and had almost completed the same when we were advised that it was not properly located. After a delay of some two weeks in adjust- ing a controversy betwen . the rail- road company and property interests on this street, we got final and definite instructions as to the loca- tion of this track, which involved ex- tra and additional expense to me in making, new excavation for the above trackage. On June 4th I was awarded a contract for the improve- ment of Washington Street from Seventh Street to Eighth Street which would have been completed within the contract time were it not for the intervening of the City as before mentioned and the delay en-. countered in the location of the rail- road trackage. On July 26th I was awarded a contract for the improvement of Bluff Street. I was advised in a letter from the City Ma:nager, dated Aug. 31st, that I would not be permitted to start any work on Bluff Street until the completion of the above mentioned contracts were assured. I endeavored on two different occa- sions to get the necessary informa- tion from the City Engineer regard= ing the completion of the Bluff Street contract. About September 10th I was again advised by the City Manager that I would not be permitted to start work on this con- tract until the completion of the en- tire three contracts (Jackson, Wash- ington and Eleventh Streets) was as- sured. On September 21 I again asked for instructions as to the com- plexion of this work and was ad- vised in a letter from the City Man- ager on the day following that I could not start until the completion of Jackson Street and Washington was assurred. At that time I had one day's work to complete on Jack- son Street and it was completed within the contract time. In con- nection with the aforementioned contracts, I am able to show that I am in no way responsible for the delays whcih have occurred and at the present writing I am complet- ing the track work on Washington Street from Tenth Street to Elev- enth Street, on my attorney's ad- vice, at considerable additional ex- pense to me in being compelled to excavate under rails and ties, hav- ing had verbal orders from the City Engineer on July 30th to omit this particular track work. I beg to state further in this connection that I have been delayed and handicapped by the interventions of property owners along this Washington Street contract in dictating the construc- tion of this work. The time fixed for the completion of my work on Dodge Street is November let. I am also pushing the completion of this job in every way possible, al- ;though 'I have factors to deal with over which I have no control. I am willing to submit to any penalty you may deem proper for my failure to complete either of these contracts or any contract that may be awarded to me in the future within the allotted time, but I shall expect the City to assume the same obligation with me in the way of penalty for any delays sustained at their hands. I have asked for an extension of time for the completion of Bluff Street, for which I feel that I am rightfully entitled, in view of the above circumstances, and I am still awaiting your action in this matter. Yours very respectfully, JAS. F. LEE. Councilman Brede moved to sus- pend the rules to allow anyone pres- ent to address the Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, , Gabriel and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Councilman Rooney entered and took his seat at 5:20 p. m. Attorney F. D. Gilloon, represent- ing James F. Lee, addressed the Council relative to the aforesaid contract. There was no further ac- tion taken on this matter at this time. Communication of James F. Lee, at the request of Mr. W. A. Davis, of the Warren Bros. Co., submitting es- timate for the improvement of Sev- enth Avenue with asbestus bithulith- ic, presented. I will agree to re- surface this street, using the old materials as on the street at present for filling de- pressions, re- shaping and rolling same, and working to the grade of the brick paving in the car tracks and to the cement gutters on the sides, placing a maximum of one (1) inch asphalt binder where necessary on the present surface and covering the whole with a one -half ( /2) inch wearing surface of asbestos bithu- lithic to be applied with paint coat as specified for the improvement of Bluff Street, at the rate of Two ($2.00) Dollars per square yard, the amount to be approximately fifteen hundred (1500) square yards. If this meets with your approval, the time of completion of this contract to be as per special agreement. Yours very respectfully, Councilman Brede moved to re- ceive and file the communication. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Regular Session, October 7, 1921 Bond of John Stuber, City Clerk, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly exe- cuted, be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Rooney. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Stipulation and agreement of Standard Oil Co., relative to gasoline filling station on the corner of Kauf- man Avenue, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the same be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, •Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Stipulation and agreement of Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., relative to con- struction of a concrete tunnel in the alley east of Jackson Street between Tenth and Eleventh Streets, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the same be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. October 7, 1921. 269 City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: —In accordance with your request, bids were received at 2:00 o'clock p. m., October 6, for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for the construction of a fire alarm building, the same to be located on city property at Central avenue and Eighteenth street. The following bids were received: Anton -wack $6,648.00 James Gregory $7,927.00 Ulrich Willy $8,150.00 Albert Ney $5,989.00 The last bidder, however, did not include in his price the cost of plumbing and steam heating. Our estimate would be that the cost of plumbing and steam heat would be not less than $1,500.00. This being considered, the bid of Anton Zwack is the lowest bid received for the construction of this building and is also in line very closely with the estimate of the architect, Mr. Karl Saam. Mr. Zwack also assures the completion of this building ninety days after the award of contract for the building. I would therefore recommend that the contract for the erection of a building for the fire alarm and police 270 Regular Session, signal system be awarded to Anton Zwack. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and the contract be awarded to Anton Zwack. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. October 7, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: —I beg to advise of the appointment of Mr. J. F. Correll, 188 West 14th street, as City Elec- trician, at the salary of $140.00 per month, which is the rate of compen- sation provided for in the appropria- tion ordinance. Mr. Correll has had a vast exper- ience on electric work in various parts of the country and is well qual- ified for the work in connection with the maintenance of the fire alarm system and also for the duties de- volving upon a regular City Electric- ian who will also act as inspector of electric wiring in the city when such inspection is required by city ordin- ance. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the action of the City Manager be approved. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. October 7, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: During the past year there has been accumulating a large number of requests for additional al streets lights. Practically all of these requests are fully justified. On the other hand, we have to consider the fact that our budget for 1921 in- cludes $50,290.10 for street lighting. Also in this connection there is no estimated need for the placing of ad- ditional street lights. It is therefore necessary for me to present my rec- ommendation to the City Council for additional street lights in order that the appropriation may be secured for the money necessary in order to maintain these additional lights from November 1st to April 1st next. My recommendations are as fol- lows: October 7, 1921 That the street light at the corner of Davis Avenue and Johnson Street be transferred to the corner of Queen Street and Clinton Street. That the street light at the corner of Davis Avenue and Burden Avenue be transferred to Marquette Place. That an additional street light be placed at the corner of Dubuque Avenue and Audubon Avenue. That an additional street light be placed at the corner of Algona Ave- nue and Dubuque Avenue. Also: At the intersection of Twelfth and Jackson Streets. On Rhomberg Avenue at Stanton Street (Sixth Avenue). On Rhomberg Avenue at Emerson street (Fourth Avenue). On Kane Street at the angle north of Kaufman Avenue. Two additional lights on White Street, the exact location to be worked out. One additional light on Grandview Avenue at Bennett Street. These lights, in my judgment, in- clude those most badly needed. These arcs will cost the City $65.00 per year, for a 600 candle power light and $57.50 for the 400 candle power light. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the lights be in- stalled. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. October 7th, 1921. To the City Manager and the City Council. Gentlemen: Have interested my- self toward acquiring another School Nurse to assist Miss Dolan with the work in connection with the Pa- rochial schools as per your resolu- tion a few weeks since. We have approximately 4,000 pu- pils enrolled in the Parochial schools, entirely too many for one School Nurse to properly care for, however efficient she may be. I recommend that Miss Dolan be paid a salary of $130.00 per month. She is experienced in the work and has proven to be willing and capable. Her past and present salary of $120.00 per month is not comensurate with her services. I further recommend the employ- ment of Miss May Ryan as assistant to Miss Dolan, at the salary of $120.00 per month for the remainder of the fiscal year. I feel this action is entirely neces- sary at this time. The salaries above mentioned are both fair to our em- ployes as well as the employer. Respectfully, D. C. STEELSMITH, Director of Health. Councilman Rooney moved that the recommendation of Dr. Steelsmith be approved, and Miss Dolan's salary be effective October 1st, 1921. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. October 7th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the work of laying a bituminous ma- cadam street on Dodge Street from the west property line of Bluff Street to the west property line of South Dodge Street has been completed, and I would recommend the accept- ance of this work. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined the said work and recom- mended its acceptance; now, there- fore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said im- provement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection. The City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted October 7th, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. October 7th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The work of laying a bithulithic pavement with brick gut- Regular Session October 7, 1921 271 ters, on Eleventh Street, from Cen- tral Avenue to the railroad tracks, James Lee, contractor, has been com- pleted. I would recommend the ac- ceptance of this improvement. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Eleventh Street from the east property line of Clay Street to the railroad tracks in the alley be- tween Elm Street and Pine Street has been completed, and Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined said work and recommended its acceptance, now, therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots of parcels of real estate sub- ject to assessment for said improve- ment and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said special assessment as is required by law. Adopted October 7th, 1921. Approved October 7th, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, L. H. BREDE, Attest: JOHN STUBER, Councilmen. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Return of service notices served on the following property owners to construct sidewalks in front of and abutting their property presented: Rosalie Albrecht, Lot 11, Quigley's Sub. Outlot No. 711, West Locust Street; Ellen Moore, Lot 9a, Quig- ley's Sub., Outlot 711 and Lot 15a, Quigley's Sub., Outlot 710, West Lo- cust Street; John W. Norton, Lot 9, Quigley's Sub., Outlot 711, West Lo- cust Street; Sarah Stapleton, Lot 11, Quigley's Sub., Outlot 710, West Lo- dust Street; Wm. Kingsley Estate, Lot 10, Quigley's Sub., Outlot 710, West Locust Street. Councilman Brede moved to receive and file the notices. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: 272 Regular Session, October 7, 1921 Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. An Ordinance establishing a grade on Cottage Place from Woodworth Street east to the easterly line of Lots 79 and 45, Pleasant View Addi- tion, presented. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. An Ordinance establishing a grade on Cottage Place from Woodworth Street to Abbott Street, presented. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. An Ordinance establishing a grade on Mount Crest Street from Wood- worth Street to Abbott Street, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. An Ordinance establishing a grade on Mount Crest Street from Wood- worth Street to the east curb line of Lots 7 and 38, Pleasant View Ad- dition, presented. Councilman. Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. An Ordinance establishing a grade on Woodworth street from Lowell street to Seward Street, presented. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of the City Water Works for the month of September pre- sented. Councilman Melchior moved that the report be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: , Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted , 1922. Approved , 1922. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Attest: CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session October 14th, 1921. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Brede. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Councilman Gabriel in the chair. Present — City Manager Carr, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior moved that Councilman Gabriel act as chairman of this meeting. Seconded by Coun- cilman Brede. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Mel- chior and Rooney. Nays —None. Not Voting — Councilman Gabriel. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Chairman Gabriel read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying a special assessment to pay for the improving of Washington Street from the north property line of Seventh Street to the south property line of Eighth street, James F. Lee, con - tractor. Councilman Brede moved that the rule be suspended to allow anybody present to address the council. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Albert Ney presented. October 13th, 1921. Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to have permis- sion to recover old platform and change the East and West incline to easy steps with 4 or 5 treads each, as sketch submitted. The above is for the property oc- cupied by the Western Grocery Co. at the corner of First and Main Streets. Yours respectfully, A. NEY. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, and the proper stipulations be signed. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice, certified to by the publish- er, of the City Council's intention to levy a special assessment to pay Special Session, October 14, 1921 273 for improving Washington Street from the North property line of Sev- enth Street to the South property line of the Eighth Street, presented. There being no remonstrance, Coun- cilman Melchior moved that the no- tice be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for improving Washington Street from North property line of Seventh Street to the South property line of Eighth Street, by Jas. F. Lee, con- tractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is here- by levied on the several lot, and parts of lots, and parcels of real es- tate hereinafter named, situated and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., City Lot 410; brick block paving cost $381.20; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.30; ex- tra expense at .273709 per cent, $10.43; total $ 394.93 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co , City Lot 411, brick block paving, cost, $381.20; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.30; ex- tra expense at .273709 per cent, $10.43; total 394.93 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., City Lot 412, brick block paving, cost, $381.20; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.30; ex- tra expense at .273709 per cent, $10.43; total 394.93 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., City Lot 413, brick block paving, cost, $381.20; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.30; ex- tra expense at .273709 per cent, $10.43; total 394.93 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., City Lot 414, brick block paving, cost, $381.20; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.30; ex- tra expense at .273709 per cent, $10.43; total 394.93 Martin & Strelau Co., Sub City Lot 510, Lot 2, brick block paving, cost, $191.40; interest at 6 per cent, $10.33; extra expense at .273709 per cent, $32.61; to- tal 1234.34 Martin & Strelau Co., Sub. 3, City Lot 510, Lot 2, brick block paving, cost, $978.39; interest at 6 per cent, $8.48; extra expense at .273709 per cent, $26.78; to- 274 Special Session, October 14, 1921 tal 1013.65 Martin & Strelau Co., Sub. 3, City Lot 310, Lot 1, brick block paving, cost, $15.19; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 42c; total 15.75 C., M. & St. P. P. R. R. Co., Sub. City Lot 510, Lot 1, bricko blck paving, cost, $89.57; interest at 6 per cent, 78c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, $2.45; to- tal 92.80 C., M. & St. P R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 10, brick block paving, cost, $23.30; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 64c; total 24.14 C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 11, brick block paving, cost, $22.48; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 62c; to- tal 23.29 C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 12, brick block paving, cost, $22.71; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 63c; to- tal 23.53 C., M. & St. P R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 13, brick block paving, cost, $20.62; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 56c; total 21.36 C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 14, brick block paving, cost, $19.13; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 52c; total 19.82 C., M. & St P. R. R. Co., Dub. Harbor Imp. Co.'s Add., Block 15, Lot 15, brick block paving, cost, $15.19; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; extra expense at .273709 per cent, 42c; total 15.75 City of Dubuque, brick block paving, cost, $4.55; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; extra ex- pense at .273709 per cent, 12c; total 4.72 Illinois Central R. R. Co , brick block paving, cost, $1,477.17; interest at 6 per cent, $12.81; extra expense at .273709 per cent, $40.43; Total 1530.41 $5,594.20 1002.39 square yards brick block paving outside car $5994.20 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Adopted October 14th, 1921. Approved October 14th, 1921. THEO. GABRIEL, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, M. B. ROQNEY, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improvement of Washington Street, hereinafter described, has been completed and the City Engi- neer has computed the cost and ex- pense of said improvement amounts to $5,994.20, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to provide for the cost of im- proving Washington Street from the North property line of Seventh Street to the South property line of Eighth Street there be issued Im- provement Bonds to the amount of $5,994.20. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and ,amendments thereto, shall bear date as of the 14th day of November, A. D., 1921, shall be in the denomina- tions of $200.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $194.20; they shall be numbered 6784 to 6813, inclusive, and shall be divided into seven series, of which the bonds numbered 6784 to 6787 shall constitute the first series; and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1922; the bonds numbered 6788 to 6791 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1923; the bonds num- bered 6792 to 6795 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1924; the bonds numbered 6796 to 6799 tracks at $3.84 per square yard $3849.17 256.9 square yards brick pav- ing inside car tracks and one foot outside at $5.75 per square yard 1477.17 510.4 lineal feet cement curb at 90c per lineal foot 459.36 Extra expense at .273709 per cent 158.35 Interest at 6 per cent 50.15 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1925; the bonds num- bered 6800 to 6803 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1926; the bonds numbered 6804 to 6808 shall constitute the sixth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1927; and the bonds numbered 6809 to 6813 shall consti- tute the seventh series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1928. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of five per cent per annum, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto at- tached; and said bonds shall be pay- able out of the proceeds of the special assessment levied for said improvement. Both principal and in- terest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. $200.00 Series No. CITY OF DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENT BOND The City of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa, promises to pay as herein- after mentioned, to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D., 1928, or at any time before that date at the option of the City, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, with in- terest thereon at the rate of five per cent per annum, payable on the pres- entation and surrender of the inter- est coupon hereto attached. Both principal and interest are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque persuant to and by virtue of Chapter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and amendments there- to, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1921. This bond is one of a series of thirty bonds, twen- ty -nine for Two Hundred Dollars each, numbered 6784 to 6812, inclu- sive, and one bond for One Hundred Ninety -Four and 20 -100 Dollars, num- bered 6813, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of defray- ing the cost of improving Washing- ton Street from the North property line of Seventh Street to the South property line of Eighth Street, and described in said resolution; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adja- cent property, and payable in seven annual installments, with interest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the Special Session, October 14, 1921 275 money derived from the Collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- ceived that all the acts and condi- tion and things required to be done precedent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds have been done, happened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the as- sessments, collections and payment hereon of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque, by its City Council, has caus- ed this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City af- fixed, this 14th day of November, A. p. 1921. Countersigned: Mayor. (Seal) City Clerk. FORM OF COUPON. On the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the bond, the sum of Dollars, at the of- fice of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months' due that day on its Improvement Bond No. , dated Decem- ber 20th, 1921. Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer, who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved, that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the ;manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Improvement Fund. Adopted October 14th, 1921. Approved October 14th, 1921. HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Coun- cilman Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: 276 Special Session, October 14, 1921 Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. October 14th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your instructions, bids were received at the office of the City Manager at , 10 o'clock Thursday, October 13th, for the construction of certain side- walks, previously advertised. The following bids were received: Even, Uhlrich, Staner Co. —Two sidewalks on Bluff Street at 12%c per sq. ft.; four sidewalks on Locust Street at 13%c per sq. ft.; two side- walks on Catherine Street at 20c per sq. ft.; four sidewalks on West Lo- cust Street at 13 %c per sq. ft.; two sidewalks on Iowa Street at 12%c per sq. ft.; one sidewalk on West Fourteenth Street at 13 per sq. ft.; one sidewalk on Race Street at 18c per sq. ft.; one sidewalk on Cen- tral Avenue at 12%c per sq. ft. Geo. Gantenbein & Son —Flat price on all cement walks at 13c per sq. ft. On the basis of the two bids, the total for the work advertised on the basis of Even, Uhlrich, Staner Co., amounts to $1,270.55. On the basis of the bid of Geo. Gantenbein & Son, the total amount is $1,187.55. I would therefore rec- ommend that the contract for the construction of these walks as ad- vertised be awarded to Geo. Ganten- bein & Son. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the contract be awarded to Geo. Ganten- bein & Son, they being the lowest bidder. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchoar and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. October 12, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Some time ago the petition of Mrs. Harriet Marlin, cor- ner of Cleveland Avenue and Quince Street, asking that the special as- sessment levied on June 3, 1915, for the improvement of Quince Street be reduced, was referred to the City Manager with power to effect a set- tlement and report the terms of set- tlement to the City Council for their approval. I beg to advise that a settlement has been effected on the basis of the amount of the original levy for this improvement, or $222.04, plus 75c ad- vertising costs and county fees. There is, in my judgment, no rea- son why this assessment together with the other assessments for this improvement should not have been collected immediately after the im- provement was made. Other assess- ments have been permitted to run and have been somewhat reduced in order to effect a settlement. In view of the treatment accorded to the other property owners, I would rec- ommend that a settlement as above mentioned, be approved by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendatiin of the City Manager be approved and the Treasurer be in- structed to accept $222.04, plus 75c advertising costs and county fees, in redemption of property from tax sale. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Mrs. John Heery and Marcella Heery, presented: October 12, 1921. Dubuque City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I wish to petition your Honorable Body in behalf of Mrs. John Heery and Marcella Heery, of Cascade, Iowa, Dubuque County, to reduce the amount of the special assessment against her Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Outlot 712, Quigley's Sub., in this City. The present assessment being in the amount of $341.03, plus interest, said assessment being levied August 21, 1902. We ask for this reduction in view of the fact that the lots sold for far less than the above assess- ment. We are willing to propose a settlement with the City in the amount of $62.50. Hoping that your Honorable Body will be in position to favor the above proposal, and thanking you in ad- vance for all interests shown in the matter, Yours truly, MRS. JOHN HEERY AND MARCELLA HEERY. J. W. Lundin, Agent. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the City Treasurer be instructed to accept $62.50 for cancellation of tax certificates. Seconded by Coun- cilman Rooney. 'Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of residents on Poe Street, signed by about 100 signers, asking that the name of the street be put back to the former name of Pine Street, presented. Action was deferred. Petition of Bessie Kennedy pre- sented. Honorable Mayor and City Commis- sioners of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In June, 1915, special assessment for the improvement of Hill Street was levied against Lot 14 of Geo. W. Rogers' Sub., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the name of Miss Bessie Kennedy for the amount of $80.32. This assessment has never been paid because Miss Kennedy felt that the amount of the assessment is in excess of the lot value. About a year ago Miss Kennedy interviewed Manager Carr regarding a settlement and Mr. Carr, at that time, suggested that Miss Kennedy pay one -half of the original assess- ment, or $40.16 and costs, exclusive of interest, and that he thought such an amount would be satisfactory in lieu of the claim. At that time Miss Kennedy did not think this a fair set- tlement. Since then, however, after thinking the matter over, and wish- ing to bring the matter to a settle- ment, she has considered the offer of Arr. Carr a fair one and now petitions your Honorable Body to settle the claim on that basis: One -half of the original assessment, plus costs, exclusive of interest. Mr. Carr in a talk with the writer a few days ago, expressed his ap- proval of the offer of the settlement as above, and it is hoped that the Council will look with favor upon the proposal. Respectfully yours, MISS BESSIE KENNEDY. By W. A. Kenn, Agent. Councilman Brede edy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted the City Treasures be notified to accept $40.16, plus the costs of advertising, and county fees, for cancellation of tax certificate. Seconded. by Coun- cilman Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Bond of the Cadillac Co. for the operation and maintenance of an electric street sign presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly executed, be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Special Session, October 14, 1921 277 Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Contractor's bond of Chas. Sitter - ly presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly executed, be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted , 1922. Approved , 1922. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. 278 Special Session, October 24, 1921 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, October 24th, 1921. Meeting called by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present -City Manager Carr, Coun- cilmen. Brede and Rooney. Absent - Councilmen Gabriel and Melchior. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of consider- ing extension of time for the Bluff Street improvement, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Councilman Brede moved that the former action taken by the City Council at the meeting of October 3rd, 1921, on the petition of James F. Lee, asking for extension of time to complete contract for the im- provement of Bluff Street from Eighth Street to the intersection of Locust and Bluff Streets be re- scinded. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede and Rooney. Nays -None. Absent - Councilmen Gabriel and Melchior. Councilmen Gabriel and Melchior entered and took their seats at 4:35 P. M. Petition of James F. Lee, asking for an extension of time under his contract with the City of Dubuque for the resurfacing of Bluff Street from the North property line of Eighth Street to the intersection of Bluff Street and Locust Street, to December 1st, 1921, presented, as was also the following agreement: Whereas, James F. Lee, of Du- buque, Iowa, entered into a contract with the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on or about the 26th day of July, 1921, for the re- surfacing of Bluff Street from the northerly property line of Eighth Street to the intersection of Bluff Street and Locust Street, and Whereas, it was provided in said contract that the work should be completed on or before October 1st, 1921; Now, therefore, i consideration of the City of Dubuque granting to the said James F. Lee a proper exten- sion of time for the completion of said contract, the said James F. Lee agrees to assume all liability on ac- count of any special assessments made for said street improvement be- ing held invalid by reason of the work on said contract having been done after October 1, 1921, provided, however, that said City shall do and perform all acts on its part required to be done and performed under said contract prior to this agreement, and to the same extent and in the same manner as if said contract had been completed prior to October 1st, 1921. The said James F. Lee further agrees to leave one -half of the con- tract price of said improvement with said City until September 1st, 1922, Its an additional guarantee that said Improvement will not be affected nor Ingerior because of the construction having been done after October 1st, 1921, said amount to be left with the City as above provided, to draw interest at the rate of fiv eper cent per annum from the date of thte ac- ceptance of said contract until paid. The said James F. Lee further agrees to place a representative of Warren Bros. Co., of Boston, Massa - Ohusetts, in full and complete charge of the construction work on said con- tract, which representative shall be, and hereby is, vested with authority to act for and on behalf of the said James F. Lee in making said im- provement and in dealing and co- operating with the City of Dubuque in carrying out the specifications covering said improvement. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 20th day of October, A. D. 1921. • JAMES F. LEE. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the agreement, together with the consent of the bonding company, be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. October 24th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The improvement of Washington Street from Eighth Street to Eleventh Street, the same having been paved with brick, James Lee, contractor, has been completed, I would therefore recommend the ac- ceptance of this improvement. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Washington Street from the North property line of Eighth Street to the South property line of Eleventh Street has been completed, and, Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined said work and recommended its acceptance; now, therefore, Be it' resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby in- structed to prepare a plat and sched- ule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk sub- ject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said assessment as is re- quired by law. Adopted October 24, 1921. Approved October 24, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, M. B. ROONEY, H. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayon Alderson, Coudil- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. October 24th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: - The improvement of Dodge Street from Bluff Street to Locust Street, same having been paved with bitu- lithic pavement outside the street railway portion, street railway por- tion paved with brick, James Lee, contractor, has been completed. I would therefore recommend the ac- ceptance of this improvement. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Dodge Street from the West property line of Locust Street to the West property line of Bluff Stret has been completed, and Whereas, the City Manager has ex- amined said work and recommended its acceptance; now, therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engi- neer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessmnt for said im- provement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection. The City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted October 24, 1921. Special Session, October 24, 1921 279 Approved October 24, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, H. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, H. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Rooney moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. October 24th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: On September 2nd a contract was awarded to Even -Uhl- rich- Staner Co., for the construction of certain sidewalks which the abut- ting property owners had failed to construct after having been given due notice. All these sidewalks have been com- pleted and I would therefore recom- mend their acceptance. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, Even - Uhlrich - Staner Co. have completed thei contract for the 'construction of cement sidewalks abutting the following described ,property: City Lot 199, Lot 1 of City Lot 200, Lot 2 of City Lot 200, Lot 3 of City Lot 200, Und. 1/2 of 'City Lot 636 and Und. 1 / 2 of City Lot 637, the East 70 ft. of North 23 ft. 10 in. of City Lot 105, the West 44 ft. 6 in. of the North 23 ft. 10 in. of City Lot 105 and on Lots 3, 9, 10 and 11, Jackson School Subdivision, and Whereas, the City Manager has ex- bmined the said work and recom- mended its acceptance; now, there- fore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City En- gineer be and he is hereby instruct- ed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for the construction of said walks and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection. The City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted October 24th, 1921. 280 Special Session, October 24, 1921 Approved October 24th, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, H. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. October 24th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: During the past sea- son the Park Board has improved the drive into Eagle Point Park beyond the entrance by laying a concrete pavement. That part of Shiras Ave- nue from the park entrance to the end of the present improvement is and has been for years in very bad condition. In order that Eagle Point Park be made properly available to the public, this stretch should be paved at the earliest possible time. Also, prior to paving, it is necessary that the street . be graded and t hat a couple of culverts and a retaining wall be constructed. The present time, to me, seems an opportune time to do this work. The work of improving Rhomberg Avenue from the old end of Rhom- berg Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be completed tomorrow. If the prop- osition of the improving of Shiras Avenue at this time is acceptable to the City Council, I would further de- sire to go ahead and do this work by day labor, giving immediate em- ployment to any men who may at this time need work. Our estimates are not yet completed. Each of the culverts, however, will require some - think like sixty yards of reinforced concrete and something like two tons of reinforcing steel. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man - ager be approved and the work be 'prdered done as recommended. Sec - pnded by Councilman Melchior. Car -, ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rodney. Nays -None. October 14th, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: During the present year, delinquent tax penalties amounting to approximately two thousand dollars have been collected by the City, or the payment has been arranged for. There are still out- standing quite a good many of these delinquent tax penalties, which, in justice to those who have already paid their own, should be collected by the City. The City Solicitor advises that most of these penalties are legally collectible. I would, therefore, sug- gest that the Council direct the City Solicitor to advise these parties who are still delinquent in the payment of these tax penalties of the neces- sity for them to pay these penalties, and if they are not paid they will be turned over to the County for col- lections with other delinquent special assessments and personal taxes which were not turned over last year. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man - ager be approved and the City So- licitor be instructed to collect the outstanding delinquent taxes. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of property owners on the South side of Julien Avenue, at the intersection of Wood Street, asking permission to lay a six -inch tile pipe sewer from present manhole in Wood Street South to center of Julien Ave- nue, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of the peti- tion be granted, plans and specifica- tions be made by the City Enginer and work be done under his super- vision. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of Joe Fritsch presented, asking permission to excavate at 2850 Central Avenue for the purpose of making water connections to his house. Councilman Brede moved that this petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of Mrs. Tuegel, asking permssion to excavate at 2247 Cen- tral Avenue for the purpose of lay- ing a water service, presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that this peti- tion be referred to the City Man- ager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: eYas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. An Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON COTTAGE PLACE FROM WOODWORTH STREET EAST TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 79 AND 45 PLEASANT VIEW ADDITION. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Cottage Place from Woodworth Street east to the easterly line of Lots 79 and 45, Pleas- ant View Addition, be and the same is hereby established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street and grade as prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1020 B. M. East end of door sill No. 806 Seminary Street, elevation 184.56. Said grade begins at the east curb line of Woodworth Street, which is station 0, north curb elevation 178.50, south curb elevation 177.50; thence to station 2 +08, north curb elevation 179.75, south curb elevation 178.75; thence to station 2+28, north curb elevation 179.61, south curb ele- vation 178.64; thence to station 2 +48, north curb elevation 178.94, south curb elevation 178.04; thence to station 2+68, north curb elevation 177.73, south curb elevation 176.95; thence to station 2 +88, north curb elevation 176, south curb elevation 175.40; thence to station 3 +48, north curb elevation 170, south curb eleva- tion 170.00; thence to station 4 +08, north and south curb elevation 160.00. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage by the City Council and its publication in the official newspapers as provided by law. Presented for .first reading Oct 7th, 1921. Adopted October 24th, 1921. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. JAMES ALDERSON, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspapers, Oct. 26th, 1921. JOHN STUBER, 10 -26 -1t City Clerk. 'Approved: Special Session, October 24, 1921 281 Councilman Brede moved the adoption of the ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. An Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON MOUNT CREST STREET FROM WOODWORTH STREET TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF LOTS 7 AND 38, PLEASANT VIEW ADDITION. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Mount Crest Street, from Woodworth Street to the east curb line of Lots 7 and 3S, Pleasant View Addition, be and the same is hereby established and adopted, as shown by the profile pre- pared by the City Engineer, of said street and grade, being profile No. 1021 B. M. east end of door sill No. 806 Seminary Street, elevation 184.56. Said grade begins at the east curb line of Woodworth Street, which is station 0, north curb line 191, south curb line 192; thence to stationl -}-8, north curb elevation 187.35, south curb elevation 188.35; thence to sta- tion 1 +28, north curb elevation 186.37, south curb elevation 187.35; thence to station 1+48, north curb elevation 184.77, south curb eleva- tion 185.71; thence to station 1+68, north curb elevation 182.55, south curb elevation 183.45; thence to sta- tion 1+88, north curb elevation 179.68, south curb elevation 180.53; thence to station 4 +6, the north and south curb elevation 145. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after the date of its final passage by the City Council and its publication in the official newspaper, as provided by law. Presented for first reading Oct. 7th, 1921. Adopted October 24, 1921. Approved October 24, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspapers Oct. 26th, 1921. JOHN STUBER, 10 -26 -1t City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: 282 Special Session, October 24, 1921 Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Nays -None. An Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 'GRADE ON MONTCREST STREET FROM WOODWORTH STREET TO ABBOTT STREET. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque. Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Montcrest street from Woodworth street to Ab- bott street be an dthe same is here- by established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street and grade as prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1022, B. M. east end of door sill No. 806 Seminary street, elevation 184.56. Said grade begins at the west curb line of Woodworth street which is the Station 0, north curb eleva- tion 191, south curb elevation 192, thence to station 0 +98, north curb elevation 189.47, south curb eleva- tion 190.47; thence to station 1+28 north curb elevation 188.12, south curb elevation 189.12;. thence to sta- tion 1 +58 north curb elevation, 185. south curb elevation 186; thence to station 2 +78 north curb elevation 169, south curb elevation 170. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage by the City Council and its publication in the official news- papers as provided by law. Presented for first reading Octo- ber 7, 1921. Adopted October 24, 1921. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilman. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspapers October 26, 1921. JOHN STUBER, 10 -26 -1t City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. An Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON COTTAGE PLACE FROM WOODWORTH STREET TO ABBOTT STREET. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque. Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Cottage Place from Woodworth street to Abbott street be and the same is hereby es- tablished and adopted as shown by the profile of said street and grade, as prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1023, B. M. east end of door sill No. 806 Seminary street, elevation 184.56. Said grade begins at the west curb line of Woodworth street which is station 0 south curb elevation 177.50 north curb elevation 178.50, thence to station 2 +30 south curb eleva- tion 186.24 north curb elevation 187.24; thence to station 2 +50 south curb elevation 186.76 north curb ele- vation 187.70; thence to station 2+70 south curb elevation 186.79, north curb elevation 187.58; thence to sta- tion 3 +30 east curb line of Abbott street, north curb elevation 186.30; thence to station 4+44 east curb elevation of Abbott street, south curb elevation 187.00. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its passage by the City Council and its publication in the official news- papers as provided by law. Passed first reading October 7, 1921. Adopted October 24, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times- Journal newspapers, October 26, 1921. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the ordinance Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. An Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON WOODWORTH STREET FROM LOWELL STREET TO SEWARD STREET. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque. Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Woodworth street from Lowell street to Seward street be and the same is hereby established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street and grade as prepared by the City Engi- neer, being profile No. 1024, B. M. east end of door sill No. 806 Semin- ary street, elevation 184.56. Said grade begins in the north curb line of Lowell street which is Special Session, October 24, 1921 station 0, east curb elevation 156.44, west curb elevation 159.55; then to station 0 +12, north property line of Lowell street, east curb elevation 156.86, west curb elevation 169.74; thence to station 0+90, east curb elevation 159.56, west curb elevation 1 thence to station 1 +10, east curb elevation 160.52, west curb elc- vation 161.08; thence to station 1 -J-30, east curb elevation 161.96, west curb elevation 162.21; thence to station 1 +50, east curb elevation 163.88, west curb elevation 163.95; thence to station 1 +70, east curb elevation 166.28, west curb elevation 166.28; thence to station 2 +55, north curb of Cottage Place, east and west curb elevation 177.56; thence to station 2 +79, north curb line of Cottage Place, east and west curb elevation 178.50; thence to sta- tion 3+80, east and west curb ele- vation 193.84; thence to station 4, east and west curb elevation 195.54; thence to station 4 +20, east and west curb elevation 196.81; thence to station 4+40, east and west curb elevation 196.98; thence to station 4 +60, east and west curb elevation 196.05; thence to station 5 +15, south curb line of Montcrest street, east and west curb elevation 192; thence to station 5+39, north curb line of Montcrest street, east and west curb elevation 191. Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after the date of its passage by the City Council and its publication in the official newspapers as provided by law. Presented for first reading Octo- ber 7, 1921. Adopted October 24, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, M. B. ROONEY, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspapers, October 26, 1921. JOHN STUBER, 10 -26 -1t City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of September, 1921, pre- sented. Councilman Gabriel moved that the report be received and filed. 283 Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report of City Auditor for the month of September, 1921, present- ed. Councilman Gabriel moved that the report be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men, Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Contractors bond of Geo. Ganten- bein & Son presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly executed, be received and tiled. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Bond of the Stoner McCray Sys- tem, for the maintenance of a dis- play sign, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly executed, be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Bond of Harold E. Seleine, for the maintenance of a display sign, pre - sented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond, being properly execu- ted, be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- moil Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Mooney. Nays -None. Petition of Ernst Mueller, Civil War veteran, asking for soldier's exemption of taxes, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the petition of Ernest Mueller, Civil War veteran, be allowed soldier's exemption upon Lots 1, 2, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 in Ding's Grove Addition to the City of Du- buque for the years 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 and 1920, in the sum allowed by law, namely Fifteen Hundred Dol- lars ($1,500.00) upon actual valua- tion for the year 1916; Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) of actual valuation for the year 1917 and 1918; and Twenty -eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00) upon actual valuation for the year 1919 and 1920, and the City Clerk be directed to notify the County Treasurer to cause such exemption allowance to be made up- on his books in said amounts for said years. Seconded by Council- 284 Special Session, October 24, 1921 man Rooney. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas— Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Frank Messerknecht, asking a refund for taxes paid by him on Lots 16 and 17, McCraney's 1st Add., assessed to Amos Paley for the year 1920, amounting to $16.80, claiming that the Council al- lowed him a soldier's exemption on these lots but he had already paid the taxes. Councilman Melchior moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. June 2, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: —Some time ago, a pe- tition for cancellation of taxes, as filed by Mrs. Anna Fischer, 929 High Bluff street, was referred to the City Manager for investigation and re- port. I beg to advise that the property referred to is Lot 41, Coopers' Addi- tion, and was assessed in 1919 at $1,030. I would say it was worth twice that amount. City taxes now due on this property amount to $17.36. In past years since Mr. Fis- cher's death they have been paid by Mr. Trewin, who holds an $800 mort- gage against this property. This property has been exempted from county taxes since 1918. Mrs. Fischer has five children, the oldest daughter being about twenty - one and the next daughter about nineteen. The second daughter is now working. There is also a little grandchild at the house. Mrs. Fis- cher undoubtedly has a very hard time of it to support the family and to pay the interest on taxes against the place. If it were legally possible to do so, I would recommend that taxes against her property be cancelled. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition of Mrs. Fis- cher, asking for exemption of taxes on the above property be granted, and the Treasurer be so notified. Seconded by Councilmhn Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted .1921. Approved 1921. Councilmen: Attest City Clerk. Special Session, October 28, 1921 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, October Meeting called by order cilmen Brede and Gabriel. Council met at 4:40 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, Ma- yor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and this meeting is call- ed for the purpose of levying special assessments to pay for the improve- ment of Jackson street from 8th street to 11th street, and for the con- struction of sanitary sewers in Elm street from 20th street to 21st street, and in Pickett street from Cornell street to about 200 feet westerly, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Notice, certified to by the pub- lisher, of the City Council's intention to levy a special assessment for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Pickett street from Cornell street to a point about 200 feet westerly, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Remonstrance of D. J. Lenehan, protesting against the assessment for the construction of said sewer against his property, for the follow- ing reasons, presented. 1 —That no part of objector's property, proposed to be assessed for the construction of said sewer, was or is benefitted in any manner by the construction of said sewer. 2 —The alleged cost or expense of said sewer is not equal- ly or fairly distributed upon the property abutting upon the same, or adjacent thereto; and is not an equitable levy of the cost thereof in proportion to any benefits derived from said improvement. 3 —The pro- posed assessment is hot in compli- ance with the law regulating the same, and is excessive as to the total sum proposed to be assessed and levied, and is in excess of the amount authorized by law to he lev- ied as the cost of such construction. —D. J. Lenehan. Councilman Brede moved to sus- pend the rules to allow any one pres- ent to address the Council. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. 28, 1921. of Coun- 285 Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Judge D. J. Lenehan addressed the Council relative to his petition, re- monstrating against the assessment. Councilman Brede moved that the remonstrance be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for investigation. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A ' Resolution. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for constructing a six -inch tile pipe sanitary sewer in Pickett street from Cornell street about two hun- dred feet westerly, by Dorgan- Uhlrich & Co., contractors, in front of and adjoining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several' lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the sev- eral amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. D. J. Lenehan, Yates and Pi- ckett's Sub., Lot 2; inter- est at 6 per cent $1.60; 50 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $3.6698, $183.49; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, $1.83; total $186 92 Mary Harper, Yates and Pi- ckett's Sub., Lot 3; interest at 6 per cent, $1.59; 50 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $3.6698, $183.49; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, $1.84; total 186 92 Mary Harper, Yates and Pi- ckett's Sub., Lot 4; interest at 6 pe cent, $1.59; 50 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $3.6698, $183.49; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, $1.84; total 186 92 Mary Harper, Henion and Baird's Sub. N. 26 ft. of E. 5 ft., Lot 7; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; 5 lin. ft. tile pipe at $3.6698, $18.35; ex- tra expense at 1 per cent, 18c; total 18 70 Clara L. Hillyard, Henion and Baird's Sub., E. 60 ft. of N. 26 ft. of W. 165 ft., Lot 7; interest at 6 per cent, $1.90; 60 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $3.6698, $220.18; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, $2.20; total 224 28 $803 74 248 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $3.00 per lin. ft. $744 00 One manhole at $45.00 per manhole 45 00 286 Special Session, October 28, 1921 Extra expense at 1 per cent 7 89 Interest at 6 per cent 6 85 Total $803 74 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Adopted October 28, 1921. Approved October 28, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Pickett street, hereinafter described, has been completed and the City Engineer has computed the cost and • expense of said improve- ment amount to $803.73; therefore be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to provide for the cost of constructing a sani- tary sewer in Pickett street from Cornell street about two hundred feet westerly, there be issued sewer bonds to the amount of $803.74. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and the amend- ments thereto, shall bear date as of the 28th day of November, A. D. 1921; shall be in the denominations of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $103.74; they shall be numbered from 6821 to 6828 inclusive, and shall be divided into seven series of which the bond numbered 6821 shall con- stitute the first series; and shall be payable one the first day of April A. D. 1922; the bond numbered 6822 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the first clay of April, A. D. 1923; the bond numbered 6823 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1924; the bond numbered 6824 shall con- stitute the fourth series and shall be payable on the first day of April A. D. 1925; the bond numbered 6825 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable on the first day of April A. D. 1926; the bond number- ed 6826 shall constitute the sixth series and shall be payable on the first day of April A. D. 1927; and the bonds numbered 6827 and 6828 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be payable on the first day of April A. D. 1928. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of five per cent per annum, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto attach- ed; and said bonds shall be payable out of the proceeds of the special assessment levied for said improve- ment. Both principal and interest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No $100.00 Series No CITY OF DUBUQUE. Sewer Bond. The City of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa, promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April A. D. 19 , or at any time before that date at the option of City, the sum of One Hundred Dollars with inter- est thereon at the rate of five per cent per annum, payable on the pre- sentation and surrender of the inter- est coupons hereto attached. Both principal and interest are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and amendments there- to, and in accordance with a resolu- tion of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 28th day of October, A. D. 1921. This bond is one of a series of Eight bonds, Seven for One Hundred Dollars each, numbered from 6821 to 6827 both inclusive, and One Bond for One Hundred Three and 74 -100 Dollars, numbered 6828, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing a sanitary sewer in Pickett street from Cornell street about two hun. dred feet westerly, in the City of Dubuque, and described in said reso- lution; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abut- ting or adjacent property, and pay- able in seven annual installments, with interest on all deferred pay- ments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done prec- edent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, happened and performed in regular and due form as required by said Countersigned: Special Session, October 28, law and resolution; and for the as- sessments, collections and payment hereon of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Du- buque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City af- fixed this 28th day of November, A. D. 1921. Mayor. (Seal) City Clerk. FORM OF COUPON. On the day of A. D. 19 .... the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bear- er, as provided in the Bond L_e sum of Dollars, at the office of the City Treasurer in. the City of Dubuque, being ......... _..... months interest due that day on its Improvement Bond ' No dated December 20, 1921. Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared, and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Sewer Fund. Adopted October 28; 1921. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. Notice certified to by the publish- er of the City Council's intention to levy a special assessment to pay for 1921 287 the construction of a sanitary sewer in Elm street from 20th street to 21st street, presented. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gab- riel moved that the notice be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Brede. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for constructing a six -inch tile pipe sanitary sewer in Elm street from sewer in Twentieth street to Twenty - first street, by Even- Uhlrich- Staner Co., contractors, in front of and ad- joining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parcels of real estate here- inafter named, situate and owned, and for the several amounts set op- posite each lot or parcel of real es- tate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. A. J. Umbreit, Reifsteck's Sub., Lot 1; interest at 6 per cent, 64c; 50 lin. ft. 6 -- inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $74.55; extra expense at 1 per cent, 75c; total $ 75 94 Louise Reifsteck, Reifsteck's Sub., Lot 4; interest at 6 per cent, 50c; 38.41 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $57.27; extra expense at 1 per cent, 57c; total 58 34 Wm. Erner, Reifsteck's Sub , Lot 5; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; 25 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $37.27; extra expense at 1 per cent, 37c; total 37 97 Christian Wachter, Reifsteck's Sub., Lot 6; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; 25 lin. ft. 6- inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $37.27; extra expense at 1 per cent, 37c; total 37 97 Louise A. Kaune, Reifsteck's Sub., Lot 7; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; 25 lin. ft. 6- inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $37.27; extra expense at 1 per cent, 37c; total 37 97 Herman Grobe, Reifsteck's Sub., Lot 8; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; 25 lin. ft. 6- inch tile pipe, at $1.4909, $37.27; extra expense at 1 per cent, 37c; total 37 97 Blaine and Eliz. Jones, Sub 2 of E. 1 / 2 of W. 1 /2 and Lot 1 of E. 1 /a. of Lot 95, L. H. Langworthy's Add., Lot 1; interest at 6 per cent, 55c; 42.7 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $63.66; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, 64c; total 64 85 288 Special Session, October 28, 1921 Peter and Myrtle Grode, Sub. E. 1/2 of W. 1 /Z and Lot 1 of E. 1/4 of Lot 95 L. H. Langworthy's Add., Lot 1; interest at 6 per cent, 64c; 50 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $74.55; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, 75c; total L. Eberhardt, Sub. 2 of S. % Lot 96 L. H. Langworthy's Add., Lot 1; interest at 6 per cent, 60c; 46.5 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $69.33; extra expense at 1 per cent, 69c; total Peter Schiltz, Jr., L. H. Lang - worthy's Add., N. 1 /2 Lot 96; interest at 6 per cent, 29c; 23 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $34.29; ex- pense at 1 per cent, 34c; total Anna Schmeither Estate, Sub 1 of 4 and Lot 5 of Lot 97 of L. H. bangworthy's Add., Lot 2; interest at 6 per cent. 29c; 23 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $34.29; extar expense at 1 per cent, 34c; total Peter Schiltz, Jr., Sub. 1 of 2 of 3 of 10 Kniest's Sub., Lot 1; interest at 6 per cent, 72c; 56 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.4909, $83.48; extra expense at 1 per cent, 84c; total 75 94 70 62 34 92 34 92 85 04 Total $652 45 350 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile pipe at $1.59 per lin. ft. $556 50 Two manholes at $42.00 per manhole 84 00 Interest at 6 per cent 5 55 Extra expense at 1 per cent 6 40 Total $652 45 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Adopted October 28, 1921. Approved October 28, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: 'JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the followin vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Elm Street, hereinafter de- scribed, has been completed and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense of said improve- ment which amounts to $652.45; Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to provide for the cost of con- structing a sanitary sewer in Elm Street from the present sewer in Twentieth Street to Twenty -first Street there be issued sewer bonds to the amount of $652.45. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 8, Title V., of the Code of Iowa, and the amendments there- to, shall bear date as of the 28th day of November, A. D. 1921, shall be in the denominations of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $52.45; they shall be numbered from 6814 to 6820, in- clusive, and shall be divided into seven series, of which the bond numbered 6814 shall constitute the first series; and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1922; the bond numbered 6815 shall con- stitute the second series and - shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1923; the bond numbeed 6816 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1924; the bond numbered 6817 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D., 1925; the bond numbered 6818 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1926; the bond numbered 6919 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1927; and the bond numbered 6820 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1928. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of five per cent per annum, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto at- tached; and said bonds shall be pay- able out of the proceeds of the special assessment levied for said improvement. Both principal and in- terest shall be payable at the office of the City' Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. $100.00 Series No. CITY OF DUBUQUE SEWER BOND. The City of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa, promises to pay as herein- after mentioned, to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19 , or at any time before that date at the option of City, the sum of One Hundred Dollars, with interest thereon at the rate of five per cent per annum, payable on the presenta- tion and surrender of the interest coupon hereto attached.. Both prin- cipal and interest are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque persuant to and by virtue of Chapter 8, Title V., of the Code of Iowa and amendments there- to, and in accordance with a. resolu- tion of the City Council of said City, duly passed on the 28th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1921. This bond is one of a series of seven bonds, six for One Hundred Dollars each, num- bered from 6814 to 6819, both inclu- sive, and one bond for Fifty -Two and 45 -100 Dollars, numbered 6820, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing a sanitary sewer in Elm Street from the present sewer in Twentieth Street to Twenty -First Street, in the City of Dubuque, and described in said resolution; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adja- cent property, and payable in seven annual installments, with interest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done pre- cedent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- ments, collections and payment here- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buqub by its City Council, has caus- ed this bond to be signed by its May- or and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City af- fixed this 28th day of November, A. D., 1921. Mayor. Countersigned: (Seal) City Clerk. FORM OF COUPON On the day of A. D., 19..., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the Bond, the sum of Dollars, at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its Special Session, October 28, 1921 improvement Bond No. , dated December 28, 1921. Mayor. Countersigned: 289 City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Sewer Fund. Adopted Oct. 28, 1921. Approved Oct. 28, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Notice certified to by the pub- lisher of the City Council's intention to levy a special assessment to pay for the improvement of Jackson street from the north property line of Eighth street to the south prop- erty line of Eleventh street, present- ed. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car - ried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for improving Jackson street from the north property line of Eighth street to the south property line of Eleventh street, except where al- ready paved, by Jas. F. Lee, con- tractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situate 290 Special Session, October 28, 1921 and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., city lot 389; brick block paving and curbing, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total $433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., city lot 390; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $2.84; total 43.3 71 Louis A. Sanner, N. 1/2 of city lot 391; bick block paving and curbing cost, $210.91; interest at 6 per cent, $1.83; extra expense at 6 per cent, $4.12; total 216 86 Fred Broell, S. 1/2 of city lot 391; brick block paving and curbing cost, $210.91; inter- est at 6 per cent, $1.83; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $4.12; total 216 86 Dubuque Realty Co., city lot 392; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Dubuque Realty Co., city lot 393; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co , city lot 394; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co , city lot 395; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; . extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co , city lot 396; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co , city lot 397; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co , city lot 398; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Key City Iron Works, W. 45 ft. of city lot 399; brick block paving and curbing cost, $288.76; interest at 6 per cent, $2.51; extra ex- pense at 19542 per cent, $5.65; total 296 92 Key City Iron Works, W. 45 ft. of N. 1/2 of city lot 400; brick block paving and curbing cost, $144.34; inter- est at 6 per cent, $1.11; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $2.83; total 148 28 Kretschmer Mfg. Co., E. 55 ft. of city lot 399; brick block paving and curbing cost, $133.05; interest at 6 per cent, $1.02; extra ex- pense at 19542 per cent, $2.61; total 136 68 Kretschmer Mfg. Co., E. 55 ft. of N. 1/2 of city lot 400; brick block paving and curbing cost, $66.57; inter- est at 6 per cent, 59c; ex- tra expense at 19542 per cent, $1.31; total 68 47 Brede' Co., S. i/2 of city lot 400; brick block paving and curbing cost, $210.91; inter- est at 6 per cent, $1.83; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $4.12; total 216 86 Brede Co., city lot 401; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra ex- pense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., city lot 402; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433' 71 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., city lot 403; brick block paving and curbing cost, • $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Farley & Loetscher M1'g. Co., city lot 374; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co , city lot 375; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3:67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.42; total 433 71 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co , city lot 376; brick block paving and curbing cost, Special Session, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 79542 per cent, $8 42; total 433 71 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., city lot 377; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; -extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co., city lot 378; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at $19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Dubuque Biscuit Co., city lot 379; hick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; inter- est at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433.71 Dubuque Biscuit Co., S. 15 ft. city lot 380; brick block paving and curbing cost, $123.58; interest at 6 per cent, 95c; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $2.42; total 126 95 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., N. 36.2 ft. of city lot 380; brick block paving and curbing cost, $298.23; inter- est at 6 per cent, $2.58; etra expense at 19542 per cent, $5.83; total 306 64 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., city lot 381; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., city lot 382; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., E. 52 ft. of city lot 383; brick block paving and curbing cost, $312.16; in- terest at 6 per cent, $2.71; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $6.11; total 320 98 Henry Wise Estate, W. 48 ft of city lot 383; brick block paving and curbing cost, $109.65; interest at 6 per cent, 97; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $2.15; total 112 77 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., city lot 384; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., city lot 385; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; October 28, 1921 291 interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., city lot 386; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., city lot 387; brick block paving and curbing cost, $421.80; interest at 6 per cent, $3.67; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $8.24; total 433 71 Spahn -Rose Lumber Co., S. 1 /2 of city lot 388; brick block paving and curbing cost, $210.91; interest at 6 per cent, $1.83; extra ex- pense at 19542 per cent, $4.12; total / 216 86 y J. H. Rhomberg, N. 72 of city lot 388; brick block paving and curbing cost, $210.91; interest at 6 per cent, $1.83; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $4.12; total total 216 86 I. C. R. R. Co., brick block paving and curbing cost, $3,695.33; interest at 6 per cent, $32.03; extra expense at 19542 per cent, $72.22; total 3799 58 • Total $16,810 61 3213.34 sq. yds. brick pav- ing, outside of car tracks, at $3.74 per sq. yd $12,017.89 661.06 sq. yds. brick paving, I. C. R. R. Co.'s car tracks, at $5.59 per sq. yd. 3,695.33 589.6 lin. ft. new cement curb, at 90c per lin. ft. _ 530.64 364 lin. ft. reset curb, at 29c per lin. ft. 105.56 Extra expense at 19542 per cent 319.49 Interest at 6 per cent 141.70 Total $16,810.61 All of which is assessed in propor- tion to the special benefits con- ferred. Adopted October 28, 1921. Approved October 28, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: • Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -None. Absent- Councilman Rooney. 292 Special Session, A Resolution. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improvement of Jackson street, hereinafter described, has been completed and the City Engi- neer has computed the cost and ex- pense of said improvement amounts to $16,810.61; Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that to provide for the cost of im- proving Jackson street from the north property line of Eighth street to the south property line of Eleventh street, there be issued im- provement bonds to the amount of $16,810.61. Said bonds shall be is- sued under the provisions of Chap- ter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and the amendments thereto, shall bear date as of the 28th day of No- vember, A. D. 1921, shall be in the denominations of $300.00 each, ex- cept that there shall be one bond to the amount of $310.61; they shall be numbered from 6829 to 6884 inclu- sive, and shall be divided into seven series, of which the bonds numbered 6829 to 6836 shall constitute the first series, and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1922; the bonds numbered 6837 to 6844 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1923; the bonds numbered 6845 to 6852 shall consti- tute the third series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1924; the bonds numbered 6853 to 6860 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1925; the bonds numbered 6861 to 6868 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, 1926; the bonds numbered 6869 to 6876 shall constitute the sixth series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1927; and the bonds numbered 6877 to 6884 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be payable on the first day of April, A. D. 1928. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of five percent per annum,, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto attach- ed; and said bonds shall be payable out of the proceeds of the special assessment levied for said improve- ment. Both principal and interest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque. Said bonds shall be substan- tially in the following form: N $300.00 Series N'o CITY OF DUBUQUE. Improvement Bond. The City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa promises to pay as herein- October 28, 1921 after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19 , or at any time before that date at the option of the City, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of five percent per annum, payable on the presentation and surrender of the interest coupons hereto attached. Both principal and interest are pay- able at the office of the City Treas- urer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 8, Title V, of the Code of Iowa and amendments thereto, and in accordance with a resolution of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 28th day of October, A. D. 1921. This bond is one of a series of fifty -six bonds, fifty -five for Three Hundred Dollars each, numbered from 6829 to 6883 both inclusive, and one bond for Three Hundred Ten and 61 -100 Dollars, numbered 6884, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of defraying the cost of im- proving Jackson street from the north property line of Eighth street to the south property line of Eleventh street, in the City of Du- buque, and described in said resolu- tion; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adjacent property, and payable in seven annual installments, with in- terest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collec- tion of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done prec- edent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- ments, collections and payment hereon of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Du- buque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Dubuque, by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed, this 28th day of November, A. D. 1921. Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. (Seal) FORM OF COUPON. On the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the Bond the sum of Dollars, at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its Improve- ment Bond No dated Decem- ber 20, 1921. Countersigned: Special Session, October 28, 1921 Mayor. City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared, and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is Hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then de- liver them to the City Treasurer, who will also register them in a hoolc to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner i,rorided for in Section S45 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a' special fund to be known as Improvement Fund. Adopted October 28, 1921. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. Petition of Even - Uhlrich- Staner Co. To the Honorable City Manager, City Mayor and Board of City Commissioners. Gentlemen: —We respectfully peti- tion your Honorable Body for per- mission to sub -let our contract for construction of storm sewer in Ham- ilton street to Mankato Construction Co. Very truly yours, EVEN - UHLRICH - STANER CO. —Per Frank A. Uhlrich. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petitioner be granted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. 293 Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 20, 1921. Mr. O. E. Carr, Mgr. City of Du- buque, and Councilmen. Gentlemen: —We place the follow- ing request before you to be taken up by you with the City Councilmen at the earliest possible date, so that a favorable decision will, without delay, permit us to make slight changes in the arrangement of the space occupied by the Dubuque Boys' Club. During a period of years part of the second floor of the City Hall and practically the entire third floor of the same building has been occupied by the Dubuque Boys' Club, rendering a service to hundreds of under- privileged boys. During the summer the trustees of the Dubuque Boys' Welfare Association, (spons- ors for the Dubuque Boys' Club) de- cided that the work with these boys must. increase in scope or eventually dwindle. This due partly to the in- ability of Miss Van Duzee, Dubuque's boy enthusiast, to give the work the time required. It was therefore nec- essary to hire a paid superintendent and we have secured a most capable man in the person of Earl G. Cook. We have come to the time when we, the trustees and works, con- sider it advisable to have a definite understanding with your body with reference to continued use of pres- ent quarters and possibilities for slightly increasing space used, and it is with that in mind that we are addressing you. We are confident that this space in our City Hall cannot be used to better advantage, and we see no reason why it cannot be understood that the quarters are available for this work as long as the work con- tinues, and in reference to the extra space, we believe this can and will he arranged, if possible. Otherwise we, of course, will have to get on with our present quarters. We are in hopes that . some day some re- arrangement of a second floor will permit of an extension of our quar- ters and perhaps at this very mom- ent this is not entirely impossible. In talking this matter over with you a few days ago, you stated that it might be well for possibly Mr. Cook and myself, and perhaps other trus- tees, to appear before your Body. If you think it advisable, we will glad- ly appear. Please remember that we are all busy people, and if things can be worked out with less appli- cation of time it is better for all concerned. We sincerely appreciate the very great favors extended to the Boys' Club by the present and past city administrations. They have made possible the development of this work and we are sure that the city's 294 Special Session, October 28, 1921 interest and the interest of the in- dividuals call for a furthering of this work and a granting of our re- quest, as surely we must all appre- ciate that work of this kind de- velops our citizenship and indirectly reduces considerably our direct cost for prosecution, care, keep, etc. Yours very truly, DUBUQUE BOYS' WELFARE ASSOCIATION. (Signed) P. H. Karberg, Pres. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted at the pleasure of the Council, with the understanding that they (The Du- buque Welfare Association) furnish their own gas, water and light. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Petition of Finley Hospital pre- sented. Honorable Mayor and CCity Council. Gentlemen: —At the last meeting of our Directors, it was called to our attention that automobiles pass- ing Finley Hospital were evtremely noisy and were disturbing many of our patients, especially those who were confined to the Hospital on account of nervous conditions. We beg to ask permission to erect two signs, which will state that this is a quiet zone and will request motorists and others to observe it. Our idea would be to place one sign on the south side of Delhi street between the Hospital and the corner of Grandview avenue, and another sign on the west side of Delhi street between the hospital and the corner of Fifth street. This would place the two signs approximately two blocks apart. We would probably want a sign similar in size and shape to those placed near some of the schools. Yours respectfully, FINLEY HOSPITAL. —Per A. C. O. Ede, President. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Gab- riel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. October 25, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: — Mrs. Anna Hug, whose address is 85 Lime street, owns property at that address. She says she cannot pay her taxes this year. City taxes amounted to $10.00 last year. I have inquired regarding Mrs. Hug and believe that hers is a very worthy case. She is an old lady past eighty years of age and is with- out any means of support, except what little she raises on her ground and with what she gets from board- ers which she keeps. Then, too, she has to support a grandchild whose father has refused to help support. At the request of Mrs. Hug, I am calling this matter to your attention. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasurer be notified to cancel the taxes on this property. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Petition of A. L. Rhomberg pre- sented. To the Honorable Mayor and Com- missioners of the City of Dubuque. Gentlemen: — Please instruct the County Treasurer to cancel corpora- tion tax for 1920 on lots 640 -641 East Dubuque Add., and Block 24 Rail- road Add., this being the Detention Hospital property and under the terms of lease to be free of taxes. Very respectfully, A. L. RHOMBERG. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasurer be notified to cancel the taxes on this property for 1920. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent—Councilman Rooney. Petition of Jesse Venn presented. Honorable Mayor and City Council. Gentlemen:—I, the undersigned, Jesse Venn, owner of lot 40 Leven's Add., hereby petition your Honorable Body to reimburse me to the extent of $5.04 taxes paid by me on this property. My reason for asking this is that I am an honorable discharged soldier of the Civil War and am en- titled to an exemption on those grounds. I was instructed by the County Treasurer that this much 7ras due from me and before inves- tigating I paid the same. Trusting that you will investigate this matter and grant the prayer of my petition, I am Respectfully yours, JESSE VENN. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- red by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Special Session, October 28, 1921 295 Petition of Theresa W. Bade pre- sented: To the Honorable City Manager and City Engineer of the City of Du- buque, Iowa. The undersigned as owner of a barn on lot 241 in the City of Du- buque, which barn consists of a frame building, two stories in height and is thirty feet from any other building, is desirous of taking down said building and rebuilding same into a one -story building, about 8 feet high with a flat roof. That it is necessary to have a building of this kind upon the above described lot for the purpose of us- ing same as a coal shed, for myself and tenants; that the same is lo- cated on the alley between Fifth and Sixth streets in the City of Du- buque; that the building of said building will make the same less inflamable than before, as the under- signed will have either corrugated iron or stucco finish on the outside. Wherefore the undersigned would respectfully ask to be granted auth- ority to rebuild said building in ac- cordance with the foregoing peti- tion. Respectfully yours, THERESA M. BADE. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, the remodeling to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. October 28, 1921. City Council, Gentlemen: —In connection with the improvement of Jackson street next year, it is very important that provisions be made for taking care of the surface drainage. The plans by the Engineer provide for a 60- inch sewer under the tracks of the Milwaukee Railroad Company, at the foot of Nineteenth street, and extending up to Washington street, changing in size at Elm street to 54 -inch, the 54 -inch extending to Jackson street and a 36 -inch sewer in Jackson street to Twenty -first street. It is also our intention to lay a similar sever south on Elm street and south on Jackson street, in order to take care of the drain - a ge from the various street inter- sections. The Engineer estimates the cost of the above mentioned sewers, namely, the 60 -inch, 54 -inch and 36 -inch together with manholes, head wall, etc., to be approximately $27,000. Under the Appropriation Ordin- ance, passed last March, the Coun- cil appropriated for sewer construc- tion, from current revenues, the sum of $35,290.98. There is also avail- able from the bond issue of $50,000 made for the construction of the Lincoln avenue sewer, something like $5,000. Of this total there is now an unincumbered balance amounting to about $30,000. There has been, however, expenditures made for which no appropriation was made; for the construction of the gutters along Dodge street, amounting to in the neighborhood of $3,000. There should be, therefore, still available from the funds already authorized, a balance sufficient to pay for this new construction. The plans for this work have been ready for some time. I have de- ferred placing the matter before the City Council on account of the fact that the consent of the Milwaukee Railroad Company has not yet been secured, to pass under their tracks. In case their, consent is withheld, we will have to change our plans to connect with the Bee Branch sewer on the west side of their tracks. This will reduce the cost materially but will not be as satisfactory from an engineering point of view. I would ask for authority from the City Council to receive bids on this work, bids as received to cover both locations. This work can go ahead immediately and aid in taking care of the unemployed in the city. Respectfully, submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and he be author- ized to secure bids for said sewers. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Whereas, O. L. Hillyard has filed a petition requesting the vacation of the west 50 feet of May Place, and Whereas, the said O. L. Hillyard represents himself to be the owner of land abutting that part of said street so asked to be vacated, now therefore be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby direct- ed to make a survey and plat of that, part of said street so proposed to be vacated, to file the same in his office subject to public inspec- tion, and to give the notice required by ordinance to all owners of prop- erty abutting the ground proposed to be vacated, and to publish the notice of such proposed vacation as is required by ordinance. Adopted October 28, 1921. 296 Special Session, October 28, 1921 Attest: JOHN STUBER, . City Clerk. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. October 28, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: —At a meeting of the Council held on October 24, the peti- tions of George Fritsch and Mrs. Tuegle, both requesting permission to tear up Central avenue for the purpose of making water connec- tions, were referred to the Ctiy Manager. I find that on April 3, 1913, the City Council directed that notices be served upon all people along Couler avenue from Twenty -sixth street to Peru road, advising them to make all necessary connections and at the same time a resolution was passed forbidding anyone to open this street for a period of ten years after April 23, and providing for a fine of one hundred dollars for each violation of such resolution. Inquiry along this street shows that notices were duly served upon all of the abutting prop- erty owners. I understand that Mrs. Tuegel's only means of support is the brick building located at 2247 Couler ave nue, and I also assume that she felt at the time that she could not afford either the connection or the use of city water. My suggestion would be that she arrange to hook onto the tap of one of her neighbors until such time as it will be possible to permit her to tear up the street. These taps are very conveniently situated and a connection can be made and both houses can be sup- plied from the same service. While this is contrary to the Water Works rules, yet in my judgment it is the best solution to this proposition. The matter of the petition of J. Fritsch is different. The lot at 2S50 Central avenue runs from Central avenue to White street. Mr. Fritsch lives on White street. This lot was properly connected with both sewer and water years ago. The lot on White street has since been divided and the portion on White street im- proved. The house occupied by Mr. Fritsch on White street has been supplied with water from some time and has already been installed with the necessary fixtures. There seems to have been sort of a neighborhood quarrel and the party living next to him has disconnected the water sup- plied to Mr. Fritsch, which had pre -. piously passed through their home. Assuming that there would be no difficulty in making the connection on Central avenue, Fritsch has al- ready laid the lateral across the other lot to the curb on Central ave- nue. In view of these facts, I would suggest that a special permit be granted to Mr. Fritsch to make the connection on Central avenue. The water main is located only about eleven feet from the curb line, which will not mean very much of an excavation in the street. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the r eport of the City Manager on the petitions of Mrs. Tuegel and Joe Fritsch be approved. That Mrs. Tue- gel connect onto the tap of one of her neighbors, and Mr. Fritsch he given a special permit to connect with water mains on Central avenue. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. The City Council Proceedings for the months of July and August pre- sented for approval. Councilman Brede moved that the proceedings be approved and accept- ed as printed. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted , 1921. Approved , 1921. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Special Session, CITY COUNCIL Special Session, November 1st, 1921. Meeting called by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. Council met at 4:30 p. m. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present — City Manager Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Ga- briel and Rooney. Absent — Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying special assessments to pay for the improvement of Eleventh Street from Clay Street to the railroad tracks be- tween Elm and Pine Streets, and ,Dodge Street from Bluff Street to South Dodge Street and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Notice, certified to by the pub- lisher, of the City Council's inten- tion to levy a special assessment to ,pay for improving of Dodge Street from the west property line of Bluff Street to the west property line of South Dodge Street, presented. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be receive dand filed. Sec- onded 'by Councilman Rooney. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That to pay for improving Dodge Street from the west property line of Bluff Street to the west property line of South Dodge Street, by James Saul, con- tractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situated and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. W. C. Whelan, City Lot 598A, asphaltic m a c a d a m izing, $79.82; interest at 6 per cent, 69c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, $2.66; total $ 83.17 W. C. Whelan, Sub. 3, City Lot 598, Lot 1, asphaltic ma- cadamizing, $51.50; interest at 6 per cent, 45c; extra ex- pense at .33378 per cent, $1.72; total 53.67 W. C. Whelan, Sub. 2 and 2 of 3, City Lot 598, Lot 1, asphaltic macadam, $18.03; November 1st, 1921 297 interest at 6 per cent, 16c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, 60c; total 18.79 W. C. Whelan, Sub. 2 and 2 of 3, City Lot 598, Lot 2, asphaltic macadam izing, $15.77; interest at 6 per cent, 76c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, 53c; total 16.44 Clancy Transfer Co. Sub. 2 and 2 of 3, City Lot , 598, Lot 3, asphaltic macadamizing, $88.10; interest at 6 per cent, 76c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, $2.94; total 91.80 Matt Clancy Est., Sub. 2 and 2 of 3, City Lot 598, Lot 4, asphaltic macadamizing, $24.87; interest at 6 per cent, 22c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, 83c; total 25.92 Marg. Larkin, Sub. 1, City Lot 598, Lot 2, asphaltic ma- cadamizing, $25.98; interest at 6 per cent, 23c; extra ex- pense at .33378 per cent, 87c; total 4 4 4 27.08 Mabel Correll, Sub. 1, City Lot 598, S. 1/2 Lot 1, as- phaltic macadamizing, $20.48; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, 68c; total 21.33 Lewis Harker, Sub. 1, City Lot 598, N. 1/2 Lot 1, asphalt- ic macadamizing, $18.57; in- terest at 6 per cent, 19c; ex- tra expense at .33378 per cent, 62c; total 19.38 Edna O. Voelker, City Lot 599A, asphaltic macadamiz ing, $32.74; interest at 6 per cent, 29c; extra expense at .33378 per cent; $1.09; total 34.12 Edna O. Voelker, City Lot 599, Lot 2, asphaltic macadamiz ing, $3.54; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; extra expense at .33378 per cent, 12c; total 3.69 Clancy Transfer Co., Sub. 1, City Lot 598, Lot 3, asphalt- ic macadamizing, $5.89; in- terest at 6 per cent, 5c; ex- tra expense at .33378 per cent, 20c; total 6.14 Chas. Clancy, Sub. 4, City Lot 598, Lot 1, asphaltic macad- amizing, $44.25; interest at 6 per cent, 38c; extra ex- pense at .33378 per cent, $1.48; total 46.11 Chas. Clancy, Sub. 5, City Lot 598, Lot 1, asphaltic macad- amizing, $44.25; interest at 6 per cent, 38c; extra ex- pense at .33378 per cent, $1.48; total 46.11 Clancy Transfer Co., Sub. 4, City Lot 598, Lot 2, asphalt- ic macadamizing, $11.52; in- terest at 6 per cent 10c; ex- tra expense at .33378 per